sustaining program

noun

a radio or television program without a commercial sponsor.

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Origin of sustaining program

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35

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British Dictionary definitions for sustaining program

sustaining program

noun

US and Canadian a television or radio programme promoted by the broadcasting network or station itself and not by a commercial sponsor

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